Authors: Priyanka Kotak, Ramya Rajaram Reviewers: Sarah Anderson, Prof Sumantra (Shumone) Ray The Gala Tartan Dinner, held on 11th December at Dundee & Angus College, marked a memorable cultural highlight of the 11th International Summit on Food, Nutrition and Health . Bringing together food, music, and craft, the evening unfolded as an East meets West celebration, where Scottish tradition met global influences in a shared and immersive experience. The atmosphere was one of b

Author: Sarah Anderson Edited by: Professor Sumantra (Shumone) Ray What does progress in nutrition look like in practice? Often, it isn't a single breakthrough, but the steady build-up of collaboration, shared learning and action across different parts of the world. In this edition of the Anna Edesia newsletter, we highlight some of the work shaping that progress across the NNEdPro network. From expanding projects led by our India team , to the growing role of the iKANN

Author: Francesco Giurdanella Reviewed by: Sarah Anderson, Prof Sumantra (Shumone) Ray From 19th to 22nd February, NNEdPro participated in the Dundee Science Festival , organised by the Dundee Science Centre . Through our booth, we showcased the Scottish Mobile Teaching Kitchen (MTK) and highlighted its development and impact over the past three years. The event provided a valuable opportunity to engage directly with the public and share our work to improve access to practic

Water, Nutrition and the Women Who Carry Both A World Water Day Perspective from the Lens of Food, Nutrition and Health Author: Gerald Cheruiyot Reviewed by Sarah Armes, Sarah Anderson, Professor Sumantra (Shumone) Ray Before the plate is laid, the glass must be filled. It’s a simple, everyday step that many of us rarely think about. But in many parts of the world, getting that water requires significant time, effort, and risk. For millions of women and girls around the wo

Author: Dr Moniba Arshad Reviewed by: Sarah Armes, Sarah Anderson, Prof Sumantra (Shumone) Ray As a junior doctor, transitioning from the fast-paced environment of a hospital to the aromatic atmosphere of a Mobile Teaching Kitchen (MTK) workshop in Arbroath was an "eye-opener." While we often treat the symptoms of metabolic disease in the clinic, the MTK initiative is where the real "preventative medicine" happens—right in the heart of the community. The Three-Day Culinary Jo

Author: Gerald Cheruiyot Reviewed by: Sarah Armes, Sarah Anderson and Sumantra (Shumone) Ray UNDERSTANDING MASLD AND TREATMENT COMPLEXITY Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), previously referred to as NAFLD (Non–alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease), is now estimated to affect more than one-third of adults worldwide ( https://www.nature.com/articles/s41572-025-00599-1 ). It is closely linked with overweight and obesity, type 2 diabetes, high choleste

Author: Sarah Anderson Edited by: Sumantra (Shumone) Ray As we move into the early months of 2026, this edition of the Anna Edesia newsletter reflects on a particularly active and important period for our global community. Since our last update in November 2025, we have brought together researchers, educators, practitioners and partners from around the world (120 in person and many more online) at the 11th International Summit on Food, Nutrition and Health in Scotland. Th

Author: Priyanka Kotak Reviewed and edited by: Sumantra (Shumone) Ray and Sarah Anderson The morning of 13th December was dedicated to research dissemination and youth engagement at the 11th International Summit on Food, Nutrition & Health . Hosted at St Leonards School in St Andrews, the setting reflected the Summit’s commitment to education, early leadership, and intergenerational dialogue, reinforcing the role of both emerging research and youth voices in shaping future